DOMESTIC TRAVEL DURING COVID-19

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the government had imposed The Movement Control Order 2020 (MCO) on 18 March 2020 as a precautionary measure in response to this pandemic. The MCO included prohibitions of mass movement and gatherings, sanctions for traveling local and abroad, closure of office buildings, institutions of higher learning, schools, pre-schools, and places of worship.

As a frequent traveler, I am disheartened by this situation that restricts travel locally and abroad (our trip to Europe had to be canceled). 

After 3 months of total lockdown, the government announced the opening up of domestic traveling (with the new normal and SOP) we decided to indulge our travel passion locally. Since then we have been to Rompin, Ipoh, Malacca,  and Kuala Lumpur.

Rompin Beach Resort

Checked-in was tedious as I had to fill up several forms required by the authorities under the new normal and SOP (one was for contact tracing).

 

The Family Room we booked consists of 1 large double bed (in a separate room) and 2 single beds. The room is spacious but has only 1 bathroom. Wi-Fi was not available😞. Surprisingly the pool was open but usage was controlled to a strict timetable arranged according to the room number. Buffet breakfast was available and included in our room rate.

The Casuarina Meru Ipoh

We had stayed here before but this time around the atmosphere was much different due to the new normal and SOP. No buffet breakfast available only ala carte breakfast which is satisfactory. 

906 Riverside Hotel Malacca

This time around we chose not to stay in the city center and preferred this hotel. The property is positioned by the Malacca River and very near to Makan Avenue where you will find the famous Cendol Kampung Hulu.

We booked the Family Suite consisting of 1 Queen and 2 Single Bedroom with living area and balcony facing the Malacca River. Check-in was at 3pm as the room need to be sanitized. Cleanroom, comfy bed, and mattress. No breakfast available. The wifi is ok. One setback was the limited car park available (max 20 lots). We had to park outside the hotel compound after dinner as the car park was full. Overall it's value for money.

Aloft Kuala Lumpur Central

Situated beside the Kuala Lumpur Central Train Station and the NU Central Shopping Complex. Underground parking available (flat rate or RM5).

The Check-in time stated in the reservation was 3pm but we were only allowed to check-in at 4pm due to the sanitizing of the room. Our late check-in was compensated by late check-out. We booked the Loft Room Guest Room, 2 Queen beds. Very clean and spacious room and bathroom. Comfortable beds and pillows too. Fast and stable wifi available. Breakfast was good.

 

Our travel adventure was short-lived as the government imposed a Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) due to the high increase of cases. This order restricts interdistrict and interstate movement beginning 14 October till 6 December 2020. Based on the present Covid-19 situation it is doubtful that we can travel soon but let's stay positive. Stay safe guys.